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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
MD & CEO Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Baldev Prakash calling on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and briefs about new initiatives envisaged for the J&K Bank
MD & CEO Jammu & Kashmir Bank, Baldev Prakash, who has recently taken over his current assignment, called on Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and presented a brief about his personal profile as well as current new initiatives envisaged for the J&K Bank.
Pertinent to mention, Baldev Prakash has taken over his current assignment as the MD & CEO of J&K Bank after over 30 years of experience in banking in various roles at small and large size branches at the State Bank of India. Earlier, the Reserve Bank India had approved his appointment as MD & CEO of J&K Bank for a period of three years. Before taking over his current assignment, Prakash was Chief General Manager  at State Bank of India, Mumbai
Welcoming him into his new role, Dr Jitendra Singh said, Jammu & Kashmir Bank has a rich legacy, having been founded even before the independence of India. It is, therefore, in the best interest of upholding the respectability of banking services as well as citizens’ benefits that the bank is managed with the highest professional norms, he said.
The Union Minister said, in recent times, J&K bank had been, on certain occasions, in the news for wrong reasons. He said, it is, therefore, the responsibility of all the stakeholders to restore the Bank to its earlier credibility. For this purpose, he said, it is important that the banking officials conduct themselves with the highest integrity and at the same time the outside or extraneous influences also resist from interfering in the working of the Bank.
Dr Jitendra Singh appreciated the role of J&K Bank in facilitating the implementation of new Industrial Policy in the Union Territory. He said, with increasing investments from outside the UT, the bank management will have to present its most friendly face which should encourage the investors from far and wide to invest, with the confidence of “ease of doing business”.
Baldev Prakash thanked Dr Jitendra Singh. He said, he will try to do his best and at the same time requested the Minister to keep providing him with his advice and inputs from time to time.
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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Government says, heavy rainfall events are showing an increasing trend over Kerala
Government today said that that heavy rainfall events are showing an increasing trend over Kerala.
In reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, there is an increase in occurrence of heavy rainfall activity in Kerala during Southwest Monsoon season  as per the data for the period 2001-2021.
The number of events of heavy rainfall , very heavy rainfall , extremely heavy rainfall  and heavy rainfall and above taken together during southwest monsoon season during recent years.
India Meteorological Department  has plans to increase the network of Automatic Weather Stations in the State of Kerala. As per BIS-1994 standards, Kerala is to have 115 weather stations. IMD planned for 100 Automatic Weather Stations  in Kerala. Ministry of Earth Sciences recently installed 77 AWS and the installation of remaining 23 AWS is in progress.
In addition to this, Kerala has 15 AWS stations additionally, thus making a total number of 92 Automatic Weather Stations available for Kerala. Apart from these, there are 10 upgraded Automatic Rainfall Measuring stations also in the state. IMD has already expedited the installation of sanctioned Automatic Weather Stations for Kerala.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM hails landmark of 10 crore tele-consultations on eSanjeevani app
Lauds doctors at the forefront of building strong digital health eco-system in India
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has hailed the landmark of 10 crore tele-consultations on eSanjeevani app.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“10,00,00,000 tele-consultations is a remarkable feat. I laud all those doctors who are at the forefront of building a strong digital health eco-system in India.”
Ministry of Finance
The Union Finance Minister to release Gender Parity Index specific to India in the formal sector tomorrow.
The Union Minister of Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley will release Gender Parity Index specific to India in the formal sector during the 33rd Annual Session of FICCI Ladies Organisation  to be held in New Delhi tomorrow.
(The main aim of developing Gender Parity Index commissioned jointly by FLO and FICCI is to evaluate gender diversity and empowerment of women in the formal sector and the progress made over the years. The Index will serve as framework for measuring gender parity and produce an overall score of an organisation and reflect it on the index.
Apart from releasing the gender Parity Index, Union Minister will also present the FLO Icon awards to Ms Farah Khan, Director, Producer, Actor & Choreographer, Ms Shobhana Bhartia, Chairperson & Editorial Director, Hindustan Times Group, Ms Anita Dongre, Fashion Designer & House of Anita Dongre, Ms Renu Sud Karnad , Managing Director, Housing Development Finance Corporation , Dr Pratap C. Reddy, Founder, Chairman Apollo hospitals Enterprise Limited, Mr Mahavir Singh Phogat, Indian Wrestler and Olympic Coach.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
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Under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana , cash incentives of ₹5,000/- is provided directly to the Bank/Post Office account of the beneficiary in Direct Benefit Transfer  mode for first child
The State-wise details of number of beneficiaries provided maternity benefits under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana  during the last three years is Annexed.
Under PMMVY, cash incentives of ₹5,000/- is provided directly to the Bank/Post Office account of the beneficiary in Direct Benefit Transfer  mode for first child. The eligible beneficiaries receive the remaining cash incentive, as per approved norms towards maternity benefit under Janani Suraksha Yojana after institutional delivery, so that on an average a woman gets ₹6,000/-. Cash incentive of ₹6,000/- is also provided to eligible beneficiaries under revised PMMVY with effect from 01.04.2022 for second child subject to the second child being a girl.
The Budget Estimates  for the financial year 2023-24 for Mission Shakti including PMMVY component, is ₹3143.96 crore.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
CEO, Prasar Bharati elected Vice President of ABU
Prasar Bharati has achieved another global milestone in broadcasting today with the CEO, Shashi Shekhar Vempati being elected as the Vice President of Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union , one of the largest broadcasting associations in the world. The election happened today during the General Assembly of the Union which was held virtually due to COVID-19. Shri Vempati has been elected to the office of the Vice President, ABU for three years with immediate effect.
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar congratulated Shri Vempati on his election and has thanked all ABU members who voted in favour of India.
It is remarkable to note that almost all of the Public Broadcasters of the member countries in the Asia Pacific region strongly supported the candidature of India’s Public Broadcaster which was forwarded by NHK Japan. The candidature of the nominee from China’s NRTA was unsuccessful, failing to garner support from any of the members, paving the way for CEO Prasar Bharati India’s election to the Vice Presidency of ABU.
The Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union was formed in 1964 as a professional association of broadcasting organisations with over 286 members in 57 countries and regions, reaching the potential population of about three billion people.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
May, 2023, 6th edition of the ‘Secretariat Reforms’ report released
3.71 lakh Public Grievances disposed; 1.8 lakh physical files reviewed out of which 86,454 files weeded out
13 Ministries/Departments have 100% share of e-Receipts for May 2023
Cleanliness Campaign conducted at 2,115; 17.55 lakh sq. ft. of space freed
Rs 19.13 crore of revenue earned from scrap disposal
In pursuance of the decisions taken in the National workshop on 23.12.2022, DARPG published monthly report on “Secretariat Reforms” for May, 2023.
Key highlights of the Report for the month of May, 2023 are as follows:
Swachhata Campaign & Reduction in Pendency
1,80,557 files were reviewed. 86,454 files weeded out
3,71,156 public grievances disposed
17,55,001 square feet of space freed in May, 2023
Rs.19,12,72,388/- of revenue earned by scrap disposal in May, 2023
Cleanliness Campaign conducted 2,115 sites
Increasing Efficiency in Decision Making
71 Ministries/ Departments implemented delayering 
43 Ministries/Departments have reviewed and modified Orders of Delegation in 2021, 2022 & 2023)
Desk Officer System is in operation in 40 Ministries/ Departments
e-Office implementation and analytics
All 75 Ministries which were identified for e-Office 7.0 migration have adopted e-Office 7.0.
25,93,223 active e-Files against 8,68,490 active physical files
13 Ministries/ Departments have 100% e-Receipts in the month of May, 2023
Overall, 91.43% share of eReceipts in May 2023 against 91.52% share of eReceipts in April 2023
89.96% of eFile adoption in Central Government
Best Practices
Department of Telecommunications: To solve the problem of attendance monitoring, C-DoT developed and installed Face-recognition Attendance System in Sanchar Bhawan. An employee whose data has been populated in the system needs to merely stand in front of the device for a couple of seconds for it to scan his face and record timing for attendance purposes. As the system is contactless, it is Covid-appropriate as well. DoT has procured and installed Digital Notice Board/Screens at different floors of Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi.
Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation: Portals have been developed for the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission for tracking and monitoring the implementation of the missions 
Ministry of External Affairs: Portals for the Indian diaspora have been developed such as Madad Portal, Kailash Mansarovar Portal, E-Migrate Portal
Ministry of Food Processing Industries: Simplified and transparent processes related to the release of grants through an online scheme management system have been implemented. Separate online portals have been developed for all its schemes PMKSY, PMFME and PLI
In addition to monthly reporting, this edition of Secretariat Reforms entails a chapter of focus on citizen centric initiatives and glimpses of Swacchata of Department of Post.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 116.58 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 15.77 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,16,58,27,955
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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15,77,70,771
More than 116.58 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 15.77 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Finance
CGST Commissionerate, Belapur busts fake GST Input Tax Credit racket of Rs. 81 crores
As part of a special Anti-Evasion drive launched by CGST Mumbai Zone, CGST Commissionerate, Belapur arrested one of the Directors of M/s. Fantasia Trade Pvt. Ltd., Navi Mumbai for availing and passing on of inadmissible fake Input Tax Credit of Rs.81 Crore by using bogus invoices of Rs.479 Crore.
Acting upon the intelligence developed by using Data Analytics tools, searches were conducted at various locations including business premises of the firm and the premises of its transporter. Certain incriminating documents were recovered and seized during the searches.
Investigation revealed that M/s. Fantasia Trade Pvt. Ltd. was acting on behest of M/s. Arch Pharmalabs Ltd., Mumbai and there was no movement of traded goods.
On the basis of material evidences gathered during investigation it became clear that prima facie offence as specified in Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 was being committed with full disregard to the statutory provisions, with an intention to defraud the Government of its due revenue.
The investigation revealed a cognizable and non-bailable offence of availment and utilisation of ineligible Input Tax Credit of Rs.81 Crore. Accordingly, by invoking the power under Section 69 of the CGST Act, Director of M/s. Fantasia Trade Pvt. Ltd was arrested on 18.02.2022 and produced before the magistrate on the same day, who has remanded him to Judicial custody for 14 days.
This operation is a part of efforts by CGST Mumbai Zone to eradicate fake ITC networks, which have been vitiating the healthy economic ecosystem of the country and defrauding the Government Exchequer. The CGST department is using data analytics and network analysis tools to identify tax evaders. As a part of special drive, the CGST Mumbai Zone has booked more than 730 cases of tax evasion, detected tax evasion of Rs. 6380 Crore, recovered around Rs. 700 Crore and arrested 56 persons, in the last six months. Department is going to intensify its drive against the fraudsters and tax evaders in the coming days and months.
President's Secretariat
President of India to grace the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Karnatak Law Society and Raja Lakhamgouda Law College tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Karnataka  tomorrow  to grace and address the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Karnatak Law Society and the Raja Lakhamgouda Law College.
Ministry of Steel
Union Minister of State for Steel visits DSP
Kolkata, 23rd February, 2021
Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Union Minister of State for Steel for Steel, was on a 2 days visit to Durgapur Steel Plant on 21.02.2021. The Hon'ble Minister was welcomed at Durgapur House by Shri BP Singh, ED, DSP. Starting his visit, Shri Kulaste reviewed a presentation on the performance and other commercial aspects of DSP & ISP and interacted with the senior officials of DSP & ISP. In the end Shri Kulaste spoke highly of SAIL collectives and complemented the important role of DSP & ISP in the nation building. Next day on 22.02.2021, Shri Kulaste planted a tree sapling in the garden of Durgapur House and interacted with media persons.
Ministry of Defence
Keel Laying of Fourth Ship - Diving Support Craft At M/S Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata
Keel laying for the fourth Diving Support Craft , DSC A23  project was held on 17 Jan 23 at M/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata. RAdm Sandeep Mehta, ACWP&A presided over the function. The ships are scheduled to be inducted into the Indian Navy commencing end 2023 onwards to provide diving assistance for ships close to harbour, for underwater repairs, maintenance and salvage. Further, main and auxiliary equipment are being sourced from indigenous manufacturers, and the ships are proud flag bearers of Make in India and Make for the World initiatives of Ministry of Defence.
Prime Minister's Office
CM and Deputy CM of Maharashtra call on PM
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde and the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
The Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
"The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri @mieknathshinde and the Deputy Chief Minister Shri @Dev_Fadnavis called on PM."
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Films Division celebrates Teachers’ Day by screening a biopic on Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Every year, 5th September is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India in the honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President and an ardent philosopher-educator. Films Division is paying tribute to the prolific scholar on 5th September 2021 by screening a biopic on its website and YouTube channel.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan - President of India  projects his personality as a man of learning, emerging as he does to promote world unity and harmony of spirit. The film shall be hosted on https://filmsdivision.org/ “Documentary of the Week” and, https://www.youtube.com/user/FilmsDivision on 5th September, for 24 hours.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 432
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 182 Crore landmark milestone
More than 28 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 69 lakh Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group so far
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 182 Crore  today. More than 28 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 69 lakh  vaccine doses have been administered to 12-14 years age group so far. More than 2.21 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10403246
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2nd Dose
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9993282
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Precaution Dose
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4387765
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18412433
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2nd Dose
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17494321
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Precaution Dose
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6718823
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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6999528
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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56488169
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2nd Dose
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36336152
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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554012054
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2nd Dose
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461355562
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202646253
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2nd Dose
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184232692
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126666525
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2nd Dose
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114753023
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Precaution Dose
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11008336
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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975628208
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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824165032
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Precaution Dose
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22114924
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Total
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1821908164
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 23rd March, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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52
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2nd Dose
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651
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Precaution Dose
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8099
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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61
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2nd Dose
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1563
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Precaution Dose
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14474
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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1697168
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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84853
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2nd Dose
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201455
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56881
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2nd Dose
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478018
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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7773
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2nd Dose
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112788
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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5824
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2nd Dose
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69877
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Precaution Dose
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78075
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1852612
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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864352
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Precaution Dose
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100648
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Total
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2817612
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NCW organizes Regional Consultation Meet at University of Lucknow
The National Commission for Women in association with the Institute of Women’s Studies, University of Lucknow organized a one-day Regional Consultation with various stakeholders including representatives from State Commissions for Women, Women and Child Development/ Social Welfare Departments and NGOs working on Swadhar Greh, Ujjwala and One Stop Centres for discussing the synergy for stronger implementation of government schemes for protection of women’s rights.
The Consultation focused on two broad objectives; meeting with different stakeholders on the achievements of the Commission since 2014 and an interactive session with NGOs on the working of Swadhar Greh, Ujjwala and One Stop Centres.
Chairperson, National Commission of Women Ms Rekha Sharma participated as Chief Guest in the Consultation. Prof. Rakesh Chandra, Dean Academics & Head of the Department of Philosophy, Dr. Archana Shukla, Coordinator of Institute of Women’s Studies & Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow and Dr Shah Alam, Special Rapporteur, NCW graced the occasion.
During her address, Chairperson Ms Rekha Sharma stressed on the need to spread awareness to change the mindset of the younger generation especially males. She also sought suggestions from the concerned participants on issues related to proper functioning of Swadhar Grehs, Ujjwala and One Stop Centres.
A presentation was shared on the working of the Commission followed by an interactive feedback session in which the stakeholders of various Institutes for women shared their viewpoints, issues and challenges faced by them. Different stakeholders shared their suggestions to achieve the objectives of the Commission.